The most common question I've been asked about the Cricut Explore Air is "So should I get one?" That's a lot of pressure! There are SO MANY different scenarios and situations that would factor in to that final decision!

One of the best things about the Cricut user experience is the landing page to Design Space that has all sorts of different ideas and project inspirations to get you started. I'm not the most creative of people, so I work much better with an idea than creating everything from scratch.

Design Space 2.0 has really updated and innovated that part of the crafting experience! Check it out!

As mentioned in previous Cricut Design Space 2.0 posts, there have been significant upgrades to the user experience. The most obvious changes I noticed were in the Image Library. I shot a little video to show you the latest and greatest!

I'm so excited to share with you some of the screenshots of the new Cricut Design Space 2.0! I highlight a few different things I'm excited about - but mostly it is more gorgeous, even easier to use, and very, very, very user friendly! Check out the video for more.

This was my first time screencapping, so forgive my repetition and misspeaking at times! I'll get better, I promise. :) I also see it's a bit fuzzy, so I'll know to use a different setting next time.

ANYWAY - I look forward to sharing more of the Cricut Design Space 2.0 with you very soon!

Oh you guys, how I have waited for the day that I can share this with you! Behold, the glory of the brand new Cricut Explore Air.

There she is, side by side with the Cricut Explore. The most notable differences for the new machine are twofold - the color (a gorgeous, soft, yet very much 'in' blue) and the Bluetooth capability.

Oh that's right. I said Bluetooth. As in wireless. As in if you have a device with Bluetooth capability, you can pair this machine - with a computer or an Ipad. FOR REAL..

But I'm getting ahead of myself. First thing's first. Let's get this baby outta the box!

Okay I really need to get better about saying things in a coherent way. I'll work on that, I swear. This time I will blame my repetition and leaving out information or saying the wrong thing due to the fact that I was VERY EXCITED to have this baby in my hot little hands!

I couldn't stop staring at the machine. I know that's silly for numerous reasons, but man oh man do I like that blue accent. The green is nice too of course given that's Cricut's signature color, but this just seemed fresh and exciting! And BLUEtooth and all so blue was obvious, I suppose.

Okay so when I was finally able to break my gaze, I plugged everything in, fired it up, and got started on the installation process! The booklet in the box tells you what you need to do leading up to pairing the device with your computer, including starting off with a project that uses the materials that came in the box!

Before

After! Let's cut!

If you've never used a Cricut before, or if you're not so great with computers - do not fear. The Cricut team has made HUGE changes to the installation process to make it incredibly simple and quick. Check it out!

Okay okay okay okay you guys I'm going to scurry off and film about 100 more videos and make about 1 billion cards and banners and ALL THE THINGS I am so excited!

Stay tuned for more in this Cricut Explore Air series! In the meantime, happy crafting!